COLUMBUS, Ind. - Thursday, 22. September 2022
Its
fourth-generation hydrogen fuel cell engine, LFP battery pack and newly
acquired Meritor ePowertrain technologies are making their debut
(BUSINESS
WIRE) -- Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) is showcasing its platform of
zero-emissions technologies this week at the IAA Transportation show,
the world's largest mobility show, in Hannover, Germany. A range of new
Cummins technologies and the recently acquired Meritor ePowertrain
technologies are available publicly together for the first time. With
over a century of experience as a global power leader, Cummins is
solidifying its commitment to providing comprehensive zero-emissions
technology on a global scale.
"Cummins has deep application
expertise, and we are uniquely positioned to deliver solutions that
truly fit the needs of commercial applications," said Amy Davis, Vice
President and President of New Power at Cummins. "Realizing a net-zero
future will require a range of technologies. Our extensive
zero-emissions portfolio is how we will meet varied customer demands
across the hardest-to-abate industries and make the energy transition
possible."
One key zero-emissions product Cummins revealed at IAA
is its fourth-generation hydrogen fuel cell engine. Designed to meet
the duty-cycle, performance and packaging requirements of medium- and
heavy-duty trucks and buses, the fuel cell technology is available in
135 kW single and 270 kW dual modules.
Scania in Europe and
Daimler Trucks North America have each announced collaborations with
Cummins to develop and integrate these next-generation fuel cell engines
into demonstrator vehicles. The systems use fourth-generation variable
pressure technology to provide higher power density, power nodes and
operating temperatures for easier system integration into vehicles. They
also have strong operating cycle efficiency and durability for a lower
total cost of ownership.
“We know our customers have diverse
needs and complicated duty cycles to support, which is why we focus on
continued innovation and improvement,” said Amy Adams, Vice President of
Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technologies at Cummins. “We’re developing
hydrogen fuel cell technology that demonstrates the capacity and
flexibility required to meet or exceed the power needs for on-highway
commercial vehicles – proving hydrogen as a viable solution to
decarbonize the economy.”
Attendees at IAA will also get the
first glimpse of a drivetrain assembled with a newly introduced Cummins
lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, Meritor’s 17xe ePowertrain
and Meritor’s Power Control and Accessory System (PCAS). Cummins
recently added the ePowertain and PCAS solutions to its portfolio
through its acquisition of Meritor. The ePowertrain leverages
market-leading technologies in the axle, motor and inverter, delivering
performance, efficiency and packaging advantages at a competitive cost.
Additionally, the PCAS provides power where needed and control of
necessary sub-systems while reducing packaging size and simplifying
integration.
Cummins is adding an LFP battery to its line of
lithium-ion battery products to expand support of electrified commercial
vehicle applications. The LFP solution gives customers access to faster
charging and longer-life batteries, targeting the medium-duty truck and
school bus markets. By using a multi-chemistry strategy, Cummins is
positioned to expand its manufacturing capacity further and diversify
its supply chain, providing customers with more cost-effective
electrification solutions.
"We are giving customers options to
enable them to adapt to a zero-emissions future faster," said Brian
Wilson, General Manager of Electrified Components at Cummins. "With the
recent acquisition of Meritor and our new multi-chemistry approach, we
will be able to tailor our solutions and offer a one-stop-shop for
customers' powertrain needs."
Cummins' portfolio includes four
batteries, each of which targets a different duty cycle and use case and
complement each other. In addition to the LFP option, this includes
three nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) batteries – the BP95E, BP74E and
BP30E. The BP95E is Cummins’ next-generation solution that prioritizes
greater energy density in applications for customers who need more
weight-sensitive solutions or have longer ranges. The BP30E is ideal for
meeting limited-space applications and rugged demands, and the BP74E is
the foundation for Cummins’ BEV innovation and progress.
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About Cummins Inc.
Cummins
Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business
segments that design, manufacture, distribute and service a broad
portfolio of power solutions. The company’s products range from diesel,
natural gas, electric and hybrid powertrains, and powertrain-related
components including filtration, aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel
systems, controls systems, air handling systems, automated
transmissions, electric power generation systems, batteries, electrified
power systems, hydrogen generation and fuel cell products.
Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (U.S.), since its founding in 1919,
Cummins employs approximately 59,900 people committed to powering a more
prosperous world through three global corporate responsibility
priorities critical to healthy communities: education, environment, and
equality of opportunity. Cummins serves its customers online, through a
network of company-owned and independent distributor locations, and
through thousands of dealer locations worldwide and earned about $2.1
billion on sales of $24.0 billion in 2021. See how Cummins is powering a
world that is always on by accessing news releases and more information
at https://www.cummins.com/always-on.
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jon.mills@cummins.com
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